{"id":3,"date":"2012-06-26T16:14:32","date_gmt":"2012-06-26T16:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/health-services\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:03:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T19:03:47","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/health-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Supporting Your Health. Supporting Your Success.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Welcome to <strong>Saint Peter&#8217;s University<\/strong> <strong>Health Services<\/strong>, your on-campus resource for healthcare, wellness education, and health-related support. Our nurse-directed college health facility is committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and confidential care to help students maintain their health and succeed academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Mission<\/h3>\n<p>The Department of Health Services advances a Culture of Campus Health by providing accessible, confidential, and quality medical care for the entire student body. Wellness education and preventative services are offered in an environment supportive and accepting of all diverse student populations that will optimize students\u2019 physical well-being through compassionate medical care. Health Services provides a variety of healthcare and wellness resources designed to meet the needs of our college community.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First Aid &amp; Acute Illness Care<br \/>\n<\/strong>Our nursing staff provides first aid and care for common acute illnesses and minor health concerns. Students are encouraged to visit Health Services when they are not feeling well or need assistance with a health-related concern.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Routine Health &amp; Nutrition Assessments<br \/>\n<\/strong>We provide routine health and nutrition assessments to support students in maintaining healthy lifestyles and identifying potential health concerns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physician Assistant Services<br \/>\n<\/strong>A physician assistant is available <strong>one day each week<\/strong> to examine, diagnose, and treat students experiencing acute illnesses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health Education &amp; Resources<br \/>\n<\/strong>Health education and resource materials are available upon request. Our goal is to provide students with reliable information that can help them make informed decisions about their health and wellness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Referrals &amp; Community Resources<br \/>\n<\/strong>When additional medical care is appropriate, Health Services provides referrals to outside healthcare providers and agencies. A list of local medical agencies and clinics is available to students when needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Immunization &amp; Health Requests<\/h3>\n<p>Health Services is responsible for implementing and monitoring <strong>New Jersey State immunization requirements<\/strong> applicable to college students. These requirements include immunizations related to: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, and Meningitis A.<\/p>\n<p>Every newly enrolled student is required to submit a <strong>Health Entrance Record through the Student Health Portal<\/strong>. This is a <strong>mandatory <\/strong>form and must be completed and submitted <strong>prior to the start of your first semester<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/124\/files\/2024\/05\/Health-Services-Health-Entrance-Record-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please review the instructions on how to submit via the Student Health Portal<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>New Students: Get Started<\/h3>\n<p>Please make sure your Health Entrance Record is completed and submitted through the Student Health Portal before your first semester begins.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/124\/files\/2024\/05\/Health-Services-Health-Entrance-Record-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Submit Your Health Entrance Record <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Here for Your Health<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you need first aid, are feeling sick, have questions about your health, or need help finding an outside healthcare provider, Health Services is here to support you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your health matters. Your well-being matters. And we&#8217;re here to help you stay healthy throughout your college experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Health Services<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint Peter\u2019s University<br \/>\nSaint Peter Hall, 1<sup>st<\/sup> Floor<br \/>\n201-761-7445<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:healthservices@saintpeters.edu\">healthservices@saintpeters.edu<\/a><br \/>\nMonday-Friday 9am-5pm<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogs.dir\/124\/files\/2012\/06\/Medical-Record-Request-Form-1.pdf\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supporting Your Health. Supporting Your Success. Welcome to Saint Peter&#8217;s University Health Services, your on-campus resource for healthcare, wellness education, and health-related support. Our nurse-directed college health facility is committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and confidential care to help students maintain their health and succeed academically. 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